QuiltFaerie Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hello, I made the mistake of running my air compressor at the same time I was running my machine. Nothing blew but now the needle keeps cycling slowly and won't stop if I hit any button. If I shut it off and turn it back on, I can stop the needle cycling by hitting the command button and run button (blue) on the righthand control. The needle up and down doesn't work either. This is for a 2005 Millie. Do I need to make a #8 screw adjustment or did I really screw something else up? Thank you. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sounds to me like adjusting the #8 screw will fix the 'run on'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Okay,let me go try that. I am still kicking myself for running the compressor at the same time as the machine. I really do know better. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Can someone tell me why you can't run the two at the same time? I don't have the stitch regulator from APQS (machine too old) but I have the Intellistitch. Just curious what the two running together can do, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have them both pulled into the same power strip and I noticed in the past that it seemed to be too much of a power draw and the Millie would pause. I was always afraid of blowing a circuit breaker or fuse. I turned that screw about 6 times and while the needle has slowed down a lot, it is still running. I do think I whacked something. The needle down and up is also still not working. Nor will it shut off completely. Me thinks I will be calling Amy in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Wow I would never have thought that would cause the problem. Are you sure there isn't dust trapped on the circuit board? Always learning something new. I hope Amy is able to resolve your problem quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Heidi, I got the needle to stop cycling and it will now stop when hitting any button but.... The needle up/down button is not working. I submitted a request via the web site for assistance. Not sure what in the heck is wrong but I am sure it can be corrected and resolved. I can still use the machine but not having my up/down needle button working is a pain in the fanny. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Gail, I'm sorry to hear about the needle positioner not working! If you've adjusted the #8 screw a couple of turns and are getting no result, it's possible that the problem is in the magnet sensors or possibly the switches. One of those may have gone out. You're right, Amy will be able to help you tomorrow. It will help if you can be by the machine when you call, as she'll most likely ask you to tell her what the troubleshooting indicator lights are doing on the machine when you try different functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Dawn, It really worries me and it shouldn't, when something happens with my machine. I was even trying to fix it in my sleep last night. :-) I know you guys can get me fixed up and running again. I had to turn the #8 screw something like 8 times to get the needle from cycling. The stop function now works also but I still have no needle up/down and the thread cutter is out also. I already submitted an SOS email to Amy so I am sure she or another person on APQS's wonderful staff will get me all straightened out. I was able to still quilt but I sure miss that up/down needle positioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hello, I thought I would give everyone an update on my machine woes. I ended up pulling both the mother and daughter boards and shipping them off to Amy. They were tested out and no problems found. They did get updated so that was probably a good thing. After talking with Amy, she had me check my mag collar to see if it was cracked and the magnet missing as this controls the needle up and down. Apparently, this will occur with normal wear and tear. Yup, the mag collar WAS cracked and the magnet was missing. Taking pictures with an iphone is so handy. So, I have my new parts, now I need to take a deep breath and put my machine back together. I learned a bunch about how to disect my machine. Beware of women holding screwdrivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 SOOO glad you got it all sorted out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 After reviewing this topic, I need to try turning the #8 screw. So where is the #8 screw hidden? My up/down button is makes the needle run continuously. No other button can stop the needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow, I've heard that before. But running one thing with the other has nothing to do with anything at all. I have a shop vac, compressor, and two machines in my garage. At one time or another I've ran both machines or one of the other devices at the same time and nothing has ever happened and my UI has a Compuquilter on it. Crazy how some things happen for no apparent reason. Freaky, right! zeke.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Anne, I'm sending you a couple of documents to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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